LVN â Licensed Vocational Nurse - District Wide
LVN â Licensed Vocational Nurse - District Wide
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Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title
LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse
Department
Campus Based
Reports To
Licensed Registered School Nurse
Compensation
CIS 306
Days
187
Revised: 02/15/2022
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Administers and coordinates the health services program.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Certification Requirements
- High school graduate or GED equivalent
- Valid Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse License issued by the Texas Board of Nursing
- Certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services to administer Hearing Vision and Spinal Screenings required upon employment
- Paraprofessional Certification as required by the State Board and District
- Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check
Special Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to operate computer and use word processing spreadsheet databases software
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and maintain confidential information
- Ability to work under stressful and emotional circumstances with students who are medically fragile
Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience in community health hospital environment physicians office or school health or one-year internship with school district experience
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)
- Work under the direct supervision of Licensed Registered School Nurse
- Provide basic care minor first aide and minor emergency care for ill and injured students and staff according to established District policy and procedures within the Licensed Vocational Nurse scope of practice
- Conduct school health services vision hearing and other such screenings as may be required
- Dispense prescribed medication with doctors orders and parent permission
- Monitor immunization requirements
- Maintain up-to-date cumulative health records on all students
- Secure immediate medical care for students and staff in emergency situations
- Contact the Licensed Registered School Nurse to matters of non-routine nature
- Consult with the Licensed Registered School Nurse relative if unsure about policies procedures or protocols
- Report situations requiring the Licensed Registered School Nurses assessment and/or interventions to the Licensed Registered School Nurse immediately
- Utilize a systematic approach to provide individualized goal-oriented nursing care by collecting data and performing focused nursing assessments and implementing appropriate aspects of care within the Licensed Vocational Nurses scope of practice
- Perform other duties as assigned based on department needs
- Must complete designated district technology proficiencies each year
- Requires a basic knowledge of technology/computer skills
- Ability to use personal computer to access district programs emails and other resources
- Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
- Ensure compliance with the Texas Educators Code of Ethics
- Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Equipment Used:
- Office equipment personal computer printer calculator multi-line telephone software programs and peripherals copier fax and other equipment applicable to position
Mental Demands:
- Ability to read concentrate communicate (verbally and written) interpret reason understand verbal instructions memorize coordinate compile compute
- Work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress
Physical Demands:
- Frequent: Sitting standing walking climbing stairs and/or ramps balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling pulling pushing reaching repetitive hand motions hearing speaking clearly visual acuity distinguishing colors driving traveling
- Occasional: Lifting moderate 15-44 pounds
Environmental Factors:
- Frequent exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold) humidity extremes noise low or intense illumination vibration
- Occasional exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases bacteria insects mold fungi etc.)
- Work alone work prolonged or irregular hours
Nondiscrimination Statement:
The Judson School District considers applicants for all positions without regard to race color national origin age religion sex marital or veteran status the presence of a medical condition disability or any other legally protected status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
